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Survey on the future of classicists

constantinakatsari January 23, 2011

The following announcement comes from the Higher Education Centre. It is an attempt to map the professions our students follow. If you do not want to complete the survey, you may want to comment on the subject in this blog. I am sure we can map a lot of interesting professions. “Classics in the Subject Centre has commissioned a survey of Classics (and Classics-related) graduates from the last 10 years, and current students, in order to compile a report on their employment experience during... »

Ancient History Competition 45

constantinakatsari January 18, 2011

He served as governor of a sicilian city after the death of its tyrant. And he was the son of a “pig”. Who was he? »

Ancient History Competition 44

constantinakatsari January 2, 2011

What is the connection between Tiberius Gracchus and the uprising of Aristonikos? »

New Year Dreams

constantinakatsari January 1, 2011

How many times did you come up with a crazy idea? How many times did they tell you that your project is unfeasible? How many times did they deter you from fulfilling your dreams? How many times did they say “Surely, you cannot do it”? The following story proves that dreams come true. This is an anecdote from the life of Henry Ford, the king of automobiles. At the start of his career he sought a loan from a bank in the US. The answer of the banker was both disappointing and a self ful... »

Quotation of the Week 31

constantinakatsari January 1, 2011

“Most people tire of a lecture in ten minutes; clever people can do it in five. Sensible people never go to lectures at all.” Stephen Leacock, My Discovery of England (1922) »